The Colt House, Chester
MakerMade by
Isaac Carpenter Clark
American, 1892 - 1959
Dateearly 20th-mid 20th century
MediumEtching and drypoint on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 8 15/16in. (18.4 x 22.7cm)
Plate (height x width): 7 1/4 x 8 15/16in. (18.4 x 22.7cm)
Mount (height x width): 13 1/4 x 14in. (33.7 x 35.6cm)
Plate (height x width): 7 1/4 x 8 15/16in. (18.4 x 22.7cm)
Mount (height x width): 13 1/4 x 14in. (33.7 x 35.6cm)
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionTwo-story frame house with louvered shutters, a front porch with Corinthian columns, and a fanlight and an electric porch light over the door. A one-story wing is at the left. A bush grows on the grassy lawn. A large leafless tree casts shadows on the house, lawn, and flagstone walk.
Object number2002.119.2
InscribedOn recto, lower left, in pencil, "9/75 The Colt House, Chester."On verso of mount, accession number inscribed in pencil, lower right.NotesTechnique Note: Plate was not wiped clean. A thin film of ink, which printed as a sepia tone, was left on the surface. (Finlay 10/31/2002)
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewearly 20th century
mid 20th century